Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE motorcycle dimensions for 2020-2021 is length 78.3 in (1,990 mm), width 28 in (710 mm), height 44.3 in (1,125 mm), wheelbase 53.9 in (1,370 mm), seat height 30.9 in (785 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm).

Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE dimensions at a glance

Overall length
78.3 in (1,990 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
28 in (710 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
44.3 in (1,125 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
53.9 in (1,370 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
30.9 in (785 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Kawasaki models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.

Length78.3 in (1,990 mm)
Observed category range: 61.2 in (1,554 mm) to 100.8 in (2,560 mm)
Width28 in (710 mm)
Observed category range: 23.4 in (594 mm) to 47.4 in (1,204 mm)
Height44.3 in (1,125 mm)
Observed category range: 28.7 in (729 mm) to 61 in (1,550 mm)
Wheelbase53.9 in (1,370 mm)
Observed category range: 33.9 in (861 mm) to 68.3 in (1,735 mm)
Seat height30.9 in (785 mm)
Observed category range: 18.9 in (480 mm) to 38 in (965 mm)
Clearance5.5 in (140 mm)
Observed category range: 4.5 in (114 mm) to 13.6 in (345 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.

Length20th percentile
This model
78.3 in (1,990 mm)
Category median
82.7 in (2,100 mm)
4.3 in below the category median from 127 comparable Kawasaki models.
Width8th percentile
This model
28 in (710 mm)
Category median
31.5 in (800 mm)
3.5 in below the category median from 123 comparable Kawasaki models.
Height46th percentile
This model
44.3 in (1,125 mm)
Category median
44.7 in (1,135 mm)
0.4 in below the category median from 125 comparable Kawasaki models.
Wheelbase26th percentile
This model
53.9 in (1,370 mm)
Category median
56.3 in (1,430 mm)
2.4 in below the category median from 150 comparable Kawasaki models.
Seat height32nd percentile
This model
30.9 in (785 mm)
Category median
31.7 in (805 mm)
0.8 in below the category median from 140 comparable Kawasaki models.
Clearance31st percentile
This model
5.5 in (140 mm)
Category median
6.1 in (155 mm)
0.6 in below the category median from 120 comparable Kawasaki models.

Dimension changes by model year

The comparable supplied dimensions do not show a meaningful model-year change.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 30.9 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

68.8% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.

Length beyond wheelbase

About 24.4 in (620 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 15.2 sq ft (1.41 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

10.2%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.

How its dimensions compare

Compared with other Kawasaki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.

Dimension This model Category median Difference
Overall length 78.3 in (1,990 mm) 82.7 in (2,100 mm) 4.3 in below median
Width 28 in (710 mm) 31.5 in (800 mm) 3.5 in below median
Height 44.3 in (1,125 mm) 44.7 in (1,135 mm) 0.4 in below median
Wheelbase 53.9 in (1,370 mm) 56.3 in (1,430 mm) 2.4 in below median
Seat height 30.9 in (785 mm) 31.7 in (805 mm) 0.8 in below median
Ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm) 6.1 in (155 mm) 0.6 in below median

Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2020 78.3 in (1,990 mm) 28 in (710 mm) 44.3 in (1,125 mm) 53.9 in (1,370 mm) 30.9 in (785 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)
2021 78.3 in (1,990 mm) 28 in (710 mm) 44.3 in (1,125 mm) 53.9 in (1,370 mm) 30.9 in (785 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)

Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE dimensions FAQ

Is the Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 30.9 in (785 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.8 in below the category median.

Does the Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 53.9 in (1,370 mm), giving the Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 2.4 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.8% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.6 in below the category median.

Is the Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE compact or large?

The representative overall length is 78.3 in (1,990 mm), making the Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE shorter than most comparable Kawasaki models. 4.3 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 15.2 sq ft (1.41 m²).

What do the Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 28 in (710 mm) and representative height is 44.3 in (1,125 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is around typical category height.

Did the Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE dimensions change much by year?

Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.